No color codes on a OMC rectifier.

[rk2fish]

I had a question about my batteries not charging on a '94 Johnson 88spl a couple of weeks <br />ago. So I finally received the rectifier that I ordered from Outboardparts.com. Problem is, looking<br />at my motor, one of the yellow wires has a grey stripe on it. The generic part(6-10 amp rectifier 3-wire OMC)<br /> that I received has both yellow wires( none with any stripes). Is it okay to reverse these two wires when hooking it <br />up? The last thing I want to do is fry my electrical system. Thank you for your reply.

 

[steelespike]

Re: No color codes on a OMC rectifier.

There is a color code at www.brokeboats.com<br /> May at least identify what those wires do.<br /> This is only a guess but if they are the ac input<br /> from the charging circuit the position doesnt matter.

 

[MGuckin]

Re: No color codes on a OMC rectifier.

Glad I hit refresh before submit.<br />steelespike... you looking over my shoulder? <br />I would add that the DC leads do make a difference.

 

[Trent]

Re: No color codes on a OMC rectifier.

The yellow wires are AC voltage. It does not matter if you cross them. Just hook the yellow wires up.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: No color codes on a OMC rectifier.

RK..... On the rectifiers that DO have a yellow/gray wire, it does make a difference where you hook up that wire. However, on the later model 3 wire rectifiers which DO NOT have a yellow/gray wire, it makes NO DIFFERENCE which yellow wire connects to the stator yellow/gray wire terminal.

 

[rk2fish]

Re: No color codes on a OMC rectifier.

Is it possible that I bought the wrong part?Outboards.com say's its for 1989-96 88hp 10amp<br />with trim(oe#582399,583408) which basically is for all 88hp Johnson outboards.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: No color codes on a OMC rectifier.

RK...... Unless you have the Water Cooled Voltage Regulator/Rectifier type which would sit on top of the block just in back of the flywheel, you have the correct rectifier.<br /><br />That small three (sometimes four) wire rectifier is used on many 2, 3, 4, and 6 cylinder OMC engines.